Gakpo's late volley denies Klopp winning Germany start

Cody Gakpo struck in stoppage time to snatch a 1-1 draw for the Netherlands and spoil Jurgen Klopp's first game as Germany boss.

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What happened. Felix Nmecha put Germany ahead in the 32nd minute, but Cody Gakpo volleyed in a stoppage-time equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw for the Netherlands in their Nations League opener. The result denied Jurgen Klopp victory in his first match as Germany boss and gave Xavi Hernandez a positive start as Netherlands coach.

• Virgil van Dijk had a goal ruled out by VAR for a foul on Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
• Germany lost Jamal Musiala before kick-off and Kai Havertz to injury in the 30th minute.
• Netherlands' Brian Brobbey went off with a suspected hamstring injury.

Both teams begin their Nations League campaigns with a point, while Klopp and Xavi Hernandez continue their new roles.

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